A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon an average number of occurrences of the target behavior is a:
A) Variable ratio schedule.
B) Fixed ratio schedule.
C) Fixed interval schedule.
D) Variable interval schedule.

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A variable ratio schedule reinforces a response after an unpredictable number of responses. This creates a high steady rate of responding, as the reinforcement is based on an average number of responses, but the exact number varies.

A Schedule in Which Reinforcement Is Delivered Contingent Upon an Average